Ni hao! Xing qi shi er (today is th 12th). Tinternet here is a leeeetle slow so I have't ventured on it much. I hav been mega busy too. So much has happened since I last wrote. Firstly, ta muchly for all texts, Facebook messages and message boards. They are muchly appreciated...and bring a smile to my weary face. I am also loving the choices of names on the message board. Who might I ask is Jet Li? You didn leave your email, so I canny work it aaat. So...I...

Ni hao! So I have finally arrived at the Shaolin Martial Arts Academy, nr Yantai, China. It was a journey and a half, I can tell you! It all began well, with a nice send off from ma and pa and a "bump-up" to World Traveller Class, courtesy of a friend in the know. This meant more leg room, a fancy foot rest and just generally less people. Nice. Sat next to a very interesting man that is responsible for planning and delivering the China ->UK handov...

Ni hao! So I have finally arrived at the Shaolin Martial Arts Academy, nr Yantai, China. It was a journey and a half, I can tell you! It all began well, with a nice send off from ma and pa and a "bump-up" to World Traveller Class, courtesy of a friend in the know. This meant more leg room, a fancy foot rest and just generally less people. Nice. Sat next to a very interesting man that is responsible for planning and delivering the China ->UK handov...